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Inscriptions inside the Owen’s Family Bible were written by Grace Owen’s mother.

Evan Owens Remsen January 6th, 1850

Mighty one! Whom non can comprehend, and none explore, who fillest existence with thyself alone, embracing all, supporting…

Southwest Corner of Galena Blvd and Barnes Road

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The Old Hotel was built in 1879 after Uncle Tom's Cabin burned down. On May 11, 1989, Sugar Grove held an event at the Old Hotel, which was 112 years old at the time: "Celebrate Your Heritage". The Old Hotel was located on the northwest corner of…

158 Maple Street, Sugar Grove, IL

In January 1875, a special town meeting was called to decide where to build a new Town Hall after the old Town House burned in 1874. The new Town Hall was build where the Sugar Grove Community Building now…

60 Maple Street, Sugar Grove, IL

Until August 8, 1840, mail had to be taken to Naperville, fifteen miles away, and cost 25 cents to mail. A post office was opened in the Thomas Slater home which stood at the northwest corner of Galena and Route…

Sticker on the front:
Fall 1988

Handwritten on the back:
3-89

Handwritten names on the back:
Sue & Barb